Every week I send out two Modular Home Source newsletters to thousands of industry professionals and in every newsletter I include a poll about our industry.
Sometimes the people that respond to one of my polls surprise me as I try to figure out what most people will answer.
Here are the poll questions and answers from the last 8 polls. Enjoy!
Which Structural Material will be preferred in Commercial Modular in the next 10 years?
- Wood – 29.6%
- Light Gauge Steel – 48.1%
- Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) – 14.8%
- Red Iron – 7.4%
Are you looking at adding prefabricated bathroom or kitchen pods into your production line?
- YES – 25%
- NO – 41.7%
- Would consider it in the future – 33.3% (surprised me!)
Are you looking at hiring a consultant in 2022?
- YES – 52.9%
- NO – 47.1%
Are you considering subcontracting labor in your factory?
- YES – 63.2% (surprised me!)
- NO – 36.8%
How many online conferences, podcasts, Zoom Meetings and live webcasts do you attend a week?
- 0 – 29.6% (surprised me!)
- 1 – 14.8%
- 2-4 – 22.2%
- 5-9 – 14.8%
- 10 or More – 18.5%
Is the Rising Cost of Lumber Slowing Your Production?
- Yes – 65.2%
- No – 34.8%
Who do you blame for the shortages of building materials?
- The Government – 27.6%
- The Suppliers – 27.6%
- The Source of materials – 17.2%
- The Shippers – 3.4%
- Too much demand for new houses – 24.1%
Does Your Company Have an Up-to-Date Business Plan?
- YES – 42.9%
- NO – 33.3%
- What’s a Business Plan – 23.8% (surprised me!)
Related Articles:
- Results From September 2021 Modcoach Reader Polls
- Results From October 2021 Modcoach Reader Polls
- Results From November Modcoach Reader Polls
Gary Fleisher is Editor in Chief of Modular Home Source and Offsite Builder. Email at [email protected]
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